Independent Transformation Director, experienced in delivering operational turnarounds for businesses in challenging environments.

Kingsgate is a boutique consultancy firm delivering a portfolio of turnaround, restructuring and transformation projects for businesses in all phases of distress. As Managing Director, I lead Kingsgate’s private sector team.

An experienced CEO and board director, leading engineering and manufacturing businesses through challenging periods. Working with both privately owned and publicly listed companies to deliver Transformation and Turnaround with lasting impact.

Simultaneously delivering two transformation programmes within engineering businesses (combined £35m turnover, 330 employees). Developed and implemented strategies for business growth including restructuring and relocation; attracting significant investment for R&D, site development, and capability expansion.

Recruited into the Corporate Strategy team where I could leverage my experience to contribute to Group’s strategic agenda. Specific projects include: Country Strategies, Customer Strategy, and an International footprint review. I have worked on a wide variety of projects including Integration Policy, Sustainable Aviation, Economic Impact Study, Supplier capability development, amongst others. I am an effective communicator and advisor and bring a ‘big picture’ perspective to meeting the… Show more Recruited into the Corporate Strategy team where I could leverage my experience to contribute to Group’s strategic agenda. Specific projects include: Country Strategies, Customer Strategy, and an International footprint review. I have worked on a wide variety of projects including Integration Policy, Sustainable Aviation, Economic Impact Study, Supplier capability development, amongst others. I am an effective communicator and advisor and bring a ‘big picture’ perspective to meeting the organisation’s challenges. Show less

Programme managed the start-up of a new trading subsidiary in China and established financial controls and governance for the on-going operation. Responsibilities included transferring employees and assets from the previously existing representative office, translating new business requirements into commercial and financial contractual structures to be compliant with local regulations, recruiting and building a strong local finance team, and standardizing global best practice across all trading… Show more Programme managed the start-up of a new trading subsidiary in China and established financial controls and governance for the on-going operation. Responsibilities included transferring employees and assets from the previously existing representative office, translating new business requirements into commercial and financial contractual structures to be compliant with local regulations, recruiting and building a strong local finance team, and standardizing global best practice across all trading entities in China. Show less

Analysed and interpreted financial, operational, and reputational risks

Developed internal credit ratings for customers, used to price financial risk

Designed and project managed the FAA certification of an upgrade to a helicopter engine control system